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Christen finishes 4th in disrupted Tour de Pologne stage 3, Molano third in Burgos
Wednesday afternoon brought a third-place finish for Sebastián Molano in stage 2 of the Vuelta a Burgos, with Jan Christen following up with a fourth-place finish for UAE Team Emirates-XRG in stage 3 of the Tour de Pologne. Christen's result, however, came on a day marred by a big crash within the final 20km.
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August 07, 2025
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Man held for raping woman on false promise of marriage
The West Bengal Police, on Wednesday, arrested a 32-year-old man for raping a young girl multiple times on the false promise of marriage at Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district, which was rocked last year after protests by local women over their prolonged sexual exploitation by now-suspended Trinamool Congress leader and a strongman, Sheikh Shahjahan, police said.
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August 07, 2025
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Nations gather in Geneva to address plastic pollution crisis
GENEVA Delegates from most countries, the plastics industry and businesses that use plastics, environmentalists, scientists, Indigenous leaders and communities affected by plastic pollution are in Geneva
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August 07, 2025
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Emaar's sales increase 46% to reach Dhs46b in H1
Emaar Properties has once again delivered a robust quarterly performance. Building on the solid foundation set in Q1 2025, the company reported sustained growth across all core business segments in the second quarter. The continued strength in property sales, a growing revenue backlog, and improved profitability reflect Emaar's focused strategy, strong brand equity, and the enduring demand for its master-planned communities and lifestyle offerings.
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August 07, 2025
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Joseph's rest extended as Shepherd returns to WI squad for Pakistan ODIs
Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph's rest has been extended to manage his workload, while all-rounder Romario Shepherd makes a return to West Indies’ ODI squad for the three-match ODI series against Pakistan, starting at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Thursday.
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August 07, 2025
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MoF to cultivate professional excellence in financial sector
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) to launch the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Financial and Managerial Accounting Associate (FMAA) certifications.
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August 07, 2025
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UAE President to begin official visit to Russia today
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan will begin an official visit to the Russian Federation on Thursday, 7th August.
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August 07, 2025
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Oman expat loses family on way to home
A long-awaited reunion ended in unimaginable grief for Bahar Uddin, an expatriate worker who had just returned to Bangladesh from Oman, when a horrific road accident claimed the lives of seven members of his family in Noakhali on Wednesday.
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August 07, 2025
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Rickelton rules out changing tactics in bid to claim SA T20I opening slot
Left-handed opener Ryan Rickelton said he will stick to his aggressive batting approach in a bid to own South Africa's T20I opening slot ahead of next year's World Cup, set to happen in India and Sri Lanka.
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August 07, 2025
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Japan’s real wage declines for 6th consecutive month in June
Japan's real wages fell in June for the sixth consecutive month as inflation continued to outpace pay growth, government data showed on Wednesday, raising concerns about consumption-led recovery in the world’s fourth-largest economy.
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August 07, 2025
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Svitolina faces hateful abuse post loss, blames shameful bettors
Former world number three Elina Svitolina said she was flooded with online abuse, including death threats, after her Canadian Open defeat on Tuesday and blamed the “shameful” behaviour on disgruntled bettors.
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August 07, 2025
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McIlroy confirms participation for DP World Tour Championship
Grand Slam winner and five-time Major Champion Rory Mcllroy will return to Jumeirah Golf Estates from November 13-16 to defend his DP World Tour Championship title at the season-ending Rolex Series event.
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August 07, 2025
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Shin returns to S.Korea, vows to revitalise Ulsan
Former South Korea boss Shin Tae-yong has vowed to restore Ulsan HD to their former glory after making his return to frontline coaching with the South Korean champions seven months after being unceremoniously dumped by Indonesia.
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August 07, 2025
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Mohammed, Mansour discuss national issues, UAE's growth
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday met His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, at Al Marmoom, Dubai.
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August 07, 2025
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Deal to boost GCC Jewellery retail market
Titan Company Limited, part of the Tata Group and parent company of Tanisha, is prepared to lead the retail jewellery market in the GCC with its recent acquisition of a 67 per cent stake in Damas Jewellery.
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August 07, 2025
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Mural, mural on the wall makes Dubai the prettiest city of all
Public art is a core element of Dubai's broader arts ecosystem. Through diverse projects, the emirate continues to showcase its undeniable appeal and the vibrancy of its art scene, projecting its diverse and exceptional aesthetic side. Dubai is home to inspiring works, installations and murals that support the strength of its Public Art Strategy - an initiative to transform the city into an open-air art gallery, accessible to all.
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August 07, 2025
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UAE passports issued, renewed in five minutes
SHARJAH: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP) announced the launch of a new service that enables Emiratis to have their passports issued and renewed in just five minutes. The move aims to ease travel for Emiratis and expedite their transactions.
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August 07, 2025
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Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index sees 1.3% growth
The Rabee Securities Iraq Stock Exchange Index (RSISX Index) rose by 1.3 per cent in July, outperforming regional peers including Saudi Arabia (-2.2 per cent), Bahrain (+0.6 per cent), and Kuwait (+1.2 per cent). Key drivers of growth included Al-Mansour Bank, National Bank of Iraq, Commercial Islamic Bank of Iraq, and Asiacell.
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August 07, 2025
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End of era as Beirut renames Assad avenue after Rahbani
Lebanon has decided to rebaptise a thoroughfare named after former Syrian president Hafez Al-Assad in favour of late Lebanese musician and playwright Ziad Rahbani, a move many welcomed on Wednesday.
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August 07, 2025
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Milan sign Swiss midfielder Jashari from Club Brugge
AC Milan have signed Switzerland midfielder Ardon Jashari from Belgium's Club Brugge on a contract until June 2030, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.
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August 07, 2025
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Cloudy weather marked by rain expected on Thursday
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) predicts the formation of cumulus clouds in the eastern and southern regions on Thursday, accompanied by rain, continuing until Saturday.
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August 07, 2025
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FANR shows UAE's leadership in nuclear knowledge management
The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) hosted the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Level 2 Knowledge Management Assist Visit (KMAV) recently in Abu Dhabi.
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August 07, 2025
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UAE economy built on trust and vision, says Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, met with a number of local dignitaries, investors, ministers and heads of public, semi-government, and private sector entities at Al Mudaif Majlis in Union House in Dubai.
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August 07, 2025
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Young storytellers' camp begins at Sharjah University City
Sharjah Institute for Heritage, through its Arabian Heritage Centre, has launched the fourth edition of the 2025 Narrator Summer Camp, held under the theme \"Travellers' Tales,\" at its headquarters in Sharjah University City.
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August 07, 2025
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Modi to visit China for first time in 7 years amid US tension
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China for the first time in over seven years, a government source said on Wednesday, in a further sign of a diplomatic thaw with Beijing as tensions with the United States rise.
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August 07, 2025
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Terrible thirst hits Gaza with polluted aquifers, broken lines
Weakened by hunger, many Gazans trek across a ruined landscape each day to haul all their drinking and washing water - a painful load that is still far below the levels needed to keep people healthy.
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August 07, 2025
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Sultan orders building of 1,365 houses in Mehathab area
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the construction of three residential complexes in the Mehathab Suburb.
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August 07, 2025
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Babies born in bomb shelters as Ukraine population plummets
Deep beneath Kyiv, midwives are busy in a bomb shelter-turned-labour ward, where flickering lights cut through the dark to cast long shadows along its cold, concrete halls.
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August 07, 2025
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US is no longer first choice for students
In China, wait times for US visa interviews are so long that some students have given up.
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August 07, 2025
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UAE backs global initiatives to boost sustainable development
Suhail Bin Mohammed Faraj Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (MoEl) and Special Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs to Turkmenistan, led the UAE delegation participating in the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries, which opened on August 5th in Awaza, Turkmenistan, and runs until 8th August.
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